Top 20 Highest Grossing Tamil Movies of 2024 (Tamil Box Office Collection Report & Verdict)

The Tamil film industry has witnessed a remarkable year at the box office, showcasing an array of films that have captivated audiences and shattered previous records. This year, several movies have not only garnered critical acclaim but have also achieved significant commercial success, marking a new era for Kollywood. Leading the charge is Sivakarthikeyan’s “Amaran,“ which has set a new benchmark by selling over 4.52 million tickets, surpassing the previous record held by Vijay’s “GOAT – The Greatest of All Time” with 4.51 million tickets sold. This surge in ticket sales reflects the growing enthusiasm for Tamil cinema, particularly during festive releases.

The year has also been characterized by diverse storytelling and innovative filmmaking, with films like “The Greatest of All Time“ and “Vettaiyan“ making their mark on the audience. As we delve into the highest-grossing Tamil movies of 2024, it becomes evident that these films are not just box office hits; they represent a cultural phenomenon that resonates with fans both in India and abroad. This article will explore the top contenders that have defined the cinematic landscape this year, highlighting their achievements and the factors contributing to their success in a competitive market.

List of Highest Grossing Tamil Movies of 2024 (Tamil Box Office Collection Report & Verdict 2024)

Rank	Title	Budget	Worldwide Gross	Verdict
1	The Greatest of All Time	₹380–400 crore	₹440–456 crore	Hit
2	Amaran	₹70–200 crore	₹335 crore	Blockbuster
3	Vettaiyan	₹300 crore	₹230–260 crore	Flop
4	Maharaja	₹20 crore	₹197.55 crore	Blockbuster
5	Indian 2	₹150–300 crore	₹151 crore	Disaster
6	Raayan	₹100 crore	₹150–160 crore	Blockbuster
7	Kanguva	₹300–350 crore	₹96–106 crore	Disaster
8	Aranmanai 4	₹40 crore	₹100.8 crore	Blockbuster
9	Demonte Colony 2	₹15–20 crore	₹85 crore	Blockbuster
10	Ayalaan	₹70 crore	₹81.4 crore	Above Average
11	Captain Miller	₹55 crore	₹78.2 crore	Hit
12	Thangalaan	₹100 crore	₹72-100 crore	Flop
13	Viduthalai Part 2	₹65–70 crore	₹63 crore	Average
14	Garudan	₹20 crore	₹61.1 crore	Blockbuster
15	Meiyazhagan	₹30 crore	₹52.5 crore	Hit
16	Lubber Pandhu	₹8 crore	₹46.7 crore	Blockbuster
17	Vaazhai	₹5 crore	₹40 crore	Blockbuster
18	Lal Salaam	₹80–90 crore	₹32.8 crore	Disaster
19	Star	₹12 crore	₹25.3 crore	Hit
20	Merry Christmas	₹50 crore	₹25.2 crore	Disaster
21	Siren	₹25 crore	₹19.4 crore	Flop
22	Rathnam	₹35 crore	₹17.1 crore	Flop
23	Black	₹7 crore	₹14.5 crore	Hit

The Greatest of All Time

Director: Venkat Prabhu
Starring: Vijay, Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Jayaram, Ajmal Ameer
Storyline: Gandhi is a hostage negotiator, field agent, and spy working for the Special Anti-Terrorist Squad (SATS). After years of service, he is called back for a critical mission that sets him on a dangerous collision course with his own past.
Budget: ₹380–400 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹440−456 crore
Verdict: Hit

Amaran

Amaran (2024) – Watch Online, Release Date, Cast, Story, Budget, Collection, Trailer, Poster, Review

Director: Rajkumar Periasamy
Starring: Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi, Rahul Bose, Bhuvan Arora
Storyline: Amaran tells the inspiring story of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian Army officer honoured with the Ashok Chakra for his heroic actions during a counterterrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir. The film also highlights the unwavering love and sacrifice of his wife, Indhu Rebecca Varghese, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the courage of soldiers and their families.
Budget: ₹70–200 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹335 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Vettaiyan

Industry/Language: Tamil
Director: T. J. Gnanavel
Starring: Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan
Storyline: A sought-after supercop gets caught in a series of unexpected events in a criminal case. Amidst his struggle to justify the act, he must confront his moral compass while fighting corrupt, larger-than-life forces. Vettaiyan explores the underbelly of crime investigations with one man`s fight against a world, where justice is a rare commodity.
Budget: ₹300 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹260 crore
Verdict: Flop

Maharaja

Director: Nithilan Saminathan
Starring: Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Natarajan Subramaniam
Storyline: The film follows Maharaja, a barber in Chennai, who goes to the police station to retrieve his stolen dustbin only for the police officers to find his intentions to be something else.
Budget: ₹20 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹197.55 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Indian 2

Director: S. Shankar
Starring: Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, S. J. Suryah
Storyline: In this sequel to the 1996 film Indian, Kamal Hassan reprises his role as Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter turned vigilante who fights against corruption. Senapathy returns to the country to aid a young man who has been exposing corrupt politicians in the country through videos on the internet.
Budget: ₹150–300 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹151 crore
Verdict: Disaster

Raayan

Director: Dhanush
Starring: Dhanush, Dushara Vijayan, Sundeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, Selvaraghavan, Aparna Balamurali
Storyline: Raayan, a devoted caretaker of his siblings, runs a small business to support them. The story follows his struggle to protect his family from unforeseen circumstances.
Budget: ₹100 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹150–160 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Kanguva

Director: Siva
Starring: Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani
Storyline: The film follows Francis Theodore, a bounty hunter in 2024, whose connection with a child is mysteriously connected to a fierce tribal warrior’s promise to a child in the year 1070.
Budget: ₹300–350 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹104.22 crore
Verdict: Pending – Still running in theatres

Aranmanai 4

Director: Sundar C
Starring: Sundar C, Tamannaah Bhatia, Raashii Khanna
Storyline: After his sister’s suspicious death, a man decides to discover the hidden truth, setting off a chasm for chaos and terror.
Budget: ₹40 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹100.80 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Demonte Colony 2

Director: R. Ajay Gnanamuthu
Starring: Arulnithi, Priya Bhavani Shankar
Storyline: A group of friends who return to a cursed location, driven by curiosity and the quest to uncover the truth behind the malevolent spirits that reside there.
Budget: ₹15–20 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹85 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Ayalaan

Director: R. Ravikumar
Starring: Sivakarthikeyan, Rakul Preet Singh, Siddharth
Storyline: It follows Thamizh who teams up with Tattoo, an alien, to stop Aryan, a rogue scientist, from making a deadly Nova gas, which would endanger the Earth.
Budget: ₹70 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹81.4 crore
Verdict: Above Average

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